Visit Delaware Brings Beach Volleyball to Firefly 2016

6/16/2016

DOVER, Del. – The fun and feel of Delaware’s five-star beaches came to the Firefly Music Festival. New for the fifth year of the East Coast’s premier music event, Visit Delaware, as Firefly’s official tourism sponsor, brought sand volleyball courts to the camping area.

The two courts were in the North Camping Hub. It was a prime location, easily accessible to any festivalgoers wanting to bump, set and spike throughout Firefly. The courts featured tournaments and prizes from Visit Delaware along with giant Jenga, bocce ball, sand soccer and more. They were also great places for attendees to hang out between sets.

Last year 90,000 people attended the festival, from all 50 states and more than 20 countries, and more than 60,000 of those people camped out during the event.

“This brings together two of Delaware’s top attractions – its beautiful beaches and its biggest music festival,” said Linda Parkowski, Delaware Tourism Director. “The state has so much for visitors to discover both before and after the four-day event. The sand volleyball court serve as a reminder of that.”

"We've received incredible support from the team at Visit Delaware since the first year of Firefly," says Alex Yount, Sponsorship Senior Manager at Firefly Music Festival. "Our tens of thousands of campers benefit from the experience Visit Delaware is adding to the campgrounds, and we're excited to help showcase why Delaware is a great state for anyone to add to their travel list."

Firefly Music Festival is a 4-day music experience set among lush wooded landscapes. The 5th year festival features renowned headliners and emerging artists and allows guests to witness unforgettable performances and engaging attractions around every turn. Firefly Music Festival is the largest music festival on the east coast and a can’t-miss summer tradition for music fans from around the world. The 2016 lineup features Mumford & Sons, Kings of Leon, Florence & The Machine, Deadmau5, Ellie Goulding, Disclosure, Blink-182, Death Cab for Cutie, M83, Tame Impala, The 1975, A$AP Rocky, Of Monsters and Men, Major Lazer, Chvrches, Earth Wind & Fire, and more than 100 additional acts. Visit www.fireflyfestival.com for more information.

The Delaware Tourism Office, 99 Kings Highway in Dover, Del., a division of the Delaware Economic Development Office, promotes tourism and economic growth in Delaware. For more information, visit the official Delaware Tourism website at www.visitdelaware.com or call toll-free (866) 284-7483.